Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · June 14, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, June 14, 2021
4:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Larry E. Hug
Bettye Gavin
Terry Morris
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2021
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2021
As of June 11, 2021, Governor Pritzker moved Illinois to Phase 5. Under Phase 5, all sectors of the economy can resume at
regular capacity with new safety guidelines and procedures.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any
individual appearing in-person who is not fully vaccinated wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin and Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Greg Ruddy - Director of
Public Works, Mike Todorovic - Deputy Director of Public Works, Benton Fraser - Facilities
Asset Manager and Greg Peerbolte, Executive Director of Joliet Area Historical Museum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes - May 17, 2021 ID-389-20
Attachments: May 17, 2021 Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
approve the Minutes of the May 17, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The Motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Minutes - June 1, 2021 ID-402-20
Attachments: June 1, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to approve the June 1, 2021 Public Service Meeting Minutes.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
a. Professional Services Agreement for the Phase I Lift ID-406-20
Station Assessment and Design Engineering Program to
Trotter and Associates Inc. in the amount of $161,500.00
Attachments: Map - 2021 Lift Station Assessment and Design.pdf
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Professional Services
Agreement for the Phase I Lift Station Assessment and Design Engineering
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Program, in the amount of $161,500.00, on behalf of Trotter and Associates Inc.
This also includes the evaluation of four (4) lift stations in Fairmont.
b. Contract for the Aux Sable Creek Wastewater Treatment ID-407-20
Plant Screening Upgrades to Williams Brothers Construction
Inc. in the amount of $734,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Contract for the Aux Sable Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant Screening Upgrades, in the amount of $734,000.00, on behalf
of Williams Brothers Construction Inc. Also included is a Professional Services
Agreement, in the amount of $19,000.00, on behalf of Donohue & Associates
Inc.
c. Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant ID-408-20
Chemical Tank Addition Upgrades to Williams Brothers
Construction Inc. in the amount of $97,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment
Plant Chemical Tank Addition Upgrades, in the amount of $97,000.00, on behalf
of Williams Brothers Construction Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's ID-406-20,
ID-407-20, and ID-408-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Contract Items Approved
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Payment of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation ID-409-20
Act Loan Application Fee
Allison Swisher discussed the Payment of Water Infrastructure Finance and
Innovation Act Loan Application Fee, in the amount of $100,000.00, on behalf of
the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
b. Payment of the 2021 Membership Dues for the Southwest ID-410-20
Water Planning Group in the amount of $45,239.00
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 Membership Dues for the Southwest Water
Planning Group, in the amount of $45,239.00, on behalf of the Lower
DesPlaines Watershed Group.
c. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($8,368.83) and ID-411-20
Payment Estimate No. 3 and Final in the amount of
$243,696.57 for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 2
to Brandt Excavating Inc.
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of ($8,368.83), on
behalf of Brandt Excavating Inc. Also included is a final payment in the amount
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of $243,696.57.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Change Orders / Pay Estimates /
Final Payouts Item No's ID-409-20, ID-410-20, and ID-411-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement ID-412-20
(IGA) for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Dr. Project between
the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of
Joliet - 2021
Attachments: Resolution
Emerald Drive Intergovernmental Agreement 2021
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Resolution approving an
Intergovernmental Agreement for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive Project.
b. Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from ID-413-20
Weitendorf Enterprises Inc. (PIN 05-06-11-409-027-0000) for
the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project
Attachments: Resolution
Easement Agreement for Parcel 0002.pdf
Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0002.pdf
Allison Swisher discussed the Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement
from Weitendorf Enterprises Inc. for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor
Sewer Project, in the amount of $1,500.00, on behalf of Weitendorf Enterprises.
c. Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from ID-414-20
Timberhollow Series LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-026-0000) for the
Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project
Attachments: Resolution
Easement Agreement for Parcel 0002.pdf
Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0002.pdf
Allison Swisher discussed the Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement
from Timberhollow Series LLC for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor
Sewer Project, in the amount of $5,000.00, on behalf of Timberhollow Series
LLC.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
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to recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item
No's ID-412-20, ID-413-20, and ID-414.20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Ordinances and Resolutions Items Approved
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Motion to Accept Staff's Recommendation regarding a ID-415-20
Request for a Multi-Way Stop Sign at the intersections of
Clara Avenue / Oregon Avenue and Clara Avenue / Midland
Avenue
Attachments: Clara Oregon Midland Stop Sign Memo
Mike Todorovic, Public Works Administrator, discussed the Stop Sign
recommendation for Clara Avenue / Oregon Avenue and Clara Avenue /
Midland Avenue.
b. Motion to Accept Staff's Recommendation regarding a ID-416-20
Multi-Way Stop Sign at the intersection of Neufairfield Drive
and Saddle Ridge Drive
Attachments: Neufairfield Saddle Ridge Stop Sign Memo
Mike Todorovic discussed the Stop Sign request at Neufairfield Drive and
Saddle Ridge Drive.
motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to
approve Consent Agenda Item No's ID-415-20 and ID-416.20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Consent Agenda Items Approved
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Alternative Water Source
Allison Swisher discussed an update of the Alternative Water Source Program.
Alternative Water Course Program Literature
Attachments: Alternative Water Source Presentation
b. Discussion of Rooftop HVAC Replacement at City Owned Property of 204 N. Ottawa
- JAHM
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Brent Fraser, Facilities and Assets Maintenance Manager, discussed one of the three Rooftop
HVAC units for replacement. The low bid received was $91,000.00. Greg Peerbolte,
Museum Executive Director, also discussed this rooftop unit. Committee Members discussed
options.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Larry E. Hug
Bettye Gavin
Terry Morris
Monday, June 14, 2021 4:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
As of June 11, 2021, Governor Pritzker moved Illinois to Phase 5. Under Phase 5, all sectors of the economy can resume at
regular capacity with new safety guidelines and procedures.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any
individual appearing in-person who is not fully vaccinated wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes - May 17, 2021 ID-389-20
Attachments: May 17, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Minutes - June 1, 2021 ID-402-20
Attachments: June 1, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public
Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and
answer period and staff and the Public Service Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note
speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Public Service Committee shall be called to order by
the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CONTRACTS
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a. Professional Services Agreement for the Phase I Lift Station ID-406-20
Assessment and Design Engineering Program to Trotter and
Associates Inc. in the amount of $161,500.00
Attachments: Map - 2021 Lift Station Assessment and Design.pdf
b. Contract for the Aux Sable Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant ID-407-20
Screening Upgrades to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the
amount of $734,000.00
c. Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant ID-408-20
Chemical Tank Addition Upgrades to Williams Brothers
Construction Inc. in the amount of $97,000.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Payment of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act ID-409-20
Loan Application Fee
b. Payment of the 2021 Membership Dues for the Southwest ID-410-20
Water Planning Group in the amount of $45,239.00
c. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($8,368.83) and Payment ID-411-20
Estimate No. 3 and Final in the amount of $243,696.57 for the
Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 2 to Brandt Excavating Inc.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) ID-412-20
for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Dr. Project between the Illinois
Department of Transportation and the City of Joliet - 2021
Attachments: Resolution
Emerald Drive Intergovernmental Agreement 2021
b. Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from Weitendorf ID-413-20
Enterprises Inc. (PIN 05-06-11-409-027-0000) for the Essington
and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project
Attachments: Resolution
Easement Agreement for Parcel 0002.pdf
Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0002.pdf
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c. Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from ID-414-20
Timberhollow Series LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-026-0000) for the
Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project
Attachments: Resolution
Easement Agreement for Parcel 0002.pdf
Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0002.pdf
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Motion to Accept Staff's Recommendation regarding a Request ID-415-20
for a Multi-Way Stop Sign at the intersections of Clara Avenue /
Oregon Avenue and Clara Avenue / Midland Avenue
Attachments: Clara Oregon Midland Stop Sign Memo
b. Motion to Accept Staff's Recommendation regarding a ID-416-20
Multi-Way Stop Sign at the intersection of Neufairfield Drive and
Saddle Ridge Drive
Attachments: Neufairfield Saddle Ridge Stop Sign Memo
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Alternative Water Source
b. Discussion of Rooftop HVAC Replacement at City Owned Property of 204 N. Ottawa
- JAHM
PUBLIC COMMENT
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public
Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and
answer period and staff and the Public Service Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note
speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding
Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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